1. Muneeb ul Haq & Rukhsana Kausar, Coach-Athlete Relationship and Team Cohesion in the University Athletes’ Performance. Presented in International Conference of Applied Psychology: Practices & Interventions, held on 6-8th February, 2019, Organized by Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

3. Zanub Ansari & Rukhsana Kausar, Perceived Stress, Coping Strategies and Well being of Unemployed Young Adults. Presented in International Conference of Applied Psychology: Practices & Interventions, held on 6-8th February, 2019, Organized by Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

4. Asma Amantullah & Rukhsana Kausar, Religiosity, Belief in Just World and Life Satisfaction in People Living in old age homes and those living in intact families. Presented in International Conference of Applied Psychology: Practices & Interventions, held on 6-8th February, 2019, Organized by Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

5. Nida Zafar & Rukhsana Kausar, Patterns of Social Media Usage over 3 years in University Students in Pakistan. Presented in International Conference of Applied Psychology: Practices & Interventions, held on 6-8th February, 2019, Organized by Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

6. Nida Zafar, Dr Rukhsana Kausar & Dr. Ståle Pallesen, “Problematic Use of Social Networking Sites, Peer Aggression and Victimization in University Students” in 3-Day International Conference on Gender, Religion and Culture in Psychology: Issues & Challenges and Prospects held on 17th-19th December, 2018, organized by the Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore

7. Nuzhat-ul-Ain & Dr. Rukhsana Kausar “Meaning in Life, Gero-transcendence and Mental Health of Institutionalized Elderly and Elderly Living with Families” in 3-Day International Conference on Gender, Religion and Culture in Psychology: Issues & Challenges and Prospects held on 17th-19th December, 2018, organized by the Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore

8. Maria Zaheer & Dr Rukhsana Kausar, “Family Accommodation, Caregiver Burden and Psychological Distress in Family Members of Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”, in 3-Day International Conference on Gender, Religion and Culture in Psychology: Issues & Challenges and Prospects held on 17th-19th December, 2018, organized by the Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore

12. Iqra Sahar and Rukhsana Kausar, “The Moderating Role of Coping Strategies between Fear of Terrorism and Psychological Distress among Staff Members of Public Parks, Lahore, Pakistan – A Moderated Analysis”, in 7th international conference on positive psychology: developing a flourishing community (November 29 - 30, 2018) organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

16. Tehmina Riaz, Nida Zafar and Rukhsana Kausar, “Psychosocial Predictors of Academic Dishonesty in University Students” ORAL presentation in in 1st National Conference of Psychology of Emerging Social and Mental and Health Issues in Society (NCP, 2017) held on 12th-13th December, 2017, organized by the Department of Psychology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore.

17. Amna Liaquat and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD, “Resilience and Posttraumatic Growth Among Flood Affected Adolescents” ORAL presentation in in 1st National Conference of Psychology of Emerging Social and Mental and Health Issues in Society (NCP, 2017) held on 12th-13th December, 2017, organized by the Department of Psychology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore.

18. Saba Ashraf and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD “Teacher Acceptance-Rejection and Self-Directed Learning in Matric and O-level Students” ORAL presentation in in 1st National Conference of Psychology of Emerging Social and Mental and Health Issues in Society (NCP, 2017) held on 12th-13th December, 2017, organized by the Department of Psychology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore.

19. Nida Zafar, Rukhsana Kausar and Stale Pallesen. “Psychopathic Traits and Aggression in Adolescents: Are Violent Movies Playing Moderating Role?” ORAL presentation in Violence and Society International Conference held on 18th March, 2017 at University of Warsaw, Poland.

21. Rukhsana Kausar. “Gender Differences in Psychopathic Personality Traits, Perception of Peer Pressure and Reckless Behavior in Late Adolescents” ORAL presentation in 6th International Conference on Psychology of Gender in Perspective: Issues and Challenges (ICPG 2016) held on 1st -2nd December, 2016, organized by the National Institute of Psychology (NIP), Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

31. Nida Zafar and Rukhsana Kausar. Social Support and Social adjustment as predictors of quality of life in Diabetic patients, Oral presentation in National Symposium of psychiatry 6-7th June (2015), Khyber Medical College Peshawar.

33. Nida Zafar and Rukhsana Kausar. Emotional, Social and Behavioral Disorders of Adolescents with Early Father Separation. Oral Presentation in 11th Neuro psycon Conference at PC Lahore, 26th April, 2015.

34. Mahnaz Yousaf and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Psychosocial Correlates of Distress in Type I and Type II Diabetes Patients. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

35. Fauzia Naz, PhD and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Somatic Symptoms Scale: Psychometric Properties in Clinical and Normal Sample. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

36. Fauzia Naz, PhD and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Translation and Validation of Interpersonal Relationship Anxiety Questionnaire (IRAQ). Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

37. Farhana Nasim, Sumera Siddique, and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Personality Traits, Emotional Expressivity and Prosocial Behavior in Rescue 1122 Workers. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

38. Andleeb Zahra, Aneeza Sarwar, and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Personality, Procrastination, Self-Efficacy, Anxiety and Academic Performance of the University Students. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

39. Ume Habiba, Nazia Bashir, and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Parental Training Program with the Mothers of Children having Mental Retardation. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

40. Fauzia Naz, PhD and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Parental Neglect, Negative Self-Esteem, Emotional Instability and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents with Somatic Symptoms. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

41. Sara Asad, Shafaq Saeed, and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Level of Frustration Tolerance and Coping Strategies Used by Women with Conversion Disorder VS Those with General Medical Conditions. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

42. Anum Javed and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Causes of Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents: A Qualitative Study. Oral Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

43. Saira Jabeen, Asma Yousaf and Rukhsana Kausar, Ph.D. Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Adolescents with Autism and Mental Retardation and Stress in Mothers. Poster Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

44. Sahrish Ahmad, Tehreem Rana and Rukhsana Kausar, Ph.D. Psychological Correlates of Distress in Rescue 1122 Workers in Pakistan. Poster Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

45. Saira Afzal, Khalid Ghaffar, Maira Saeed, and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Perceived Social Support, Sense of Coherence and Psychological Well-Being of Divorced Women. Poster Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

46. Amina Sadia and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Social Support and Marital Adjustment of Women with First versus Subsequent Pregnancies. Poster Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

47. Ayesha Idrees, Saira Batool and Rukhsana Kausar, PhD. Humor Styles and Interpersonal Relationships among University Students. Poster Presentation in the 14th International Conference of Psychology 2015 (ICP-2015) held from 19th – 21st March, 2015 by the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

48. Nida Zafar and Rukhsana Kausar. Externalizing and Internalizing problems in adolescents in relation to type of family. Oral Presentation in International conference on Education Psychology, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, 13th November, 2014.

49. Nida Zafar and Rukhsana Kausar. Perceived interparental conflict, Emotional Security and Self-discipline in Adolescents. Poster Presentation in International conference on Education Psychology, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad. (13th November 2014).

50. Perceived Stigmatization in Drug Addicts in Relation to perceived Social Support and Coping Strategies. Poster Presentation in the 28th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) held from 26th – 30th August, 2014 at Innsbruck, Austria.

51. Protective Factors, Drug Use and Depression Young Drug Users in Pakistan. Poster Presentation in the 28th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) held from 26th – 30th August, 2014, Innsbruck, Austria.

52. Psychosocial Risk Factors of Suicidal ideation in Adolescents in Pakistan. Poster Presentation in the 28th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) held from 26th – 30th August, 2014, Innsbruck, Austria.

53. Kausar, R, & Zafar, N. (2014). Psychosocial Implications of Early Father Separation for Adolescents and their Mothers. Oral presentation in the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP 2014) held from 08th – 13th July, 2014, Paris, France.

57. Zafar, N., & Kauar, R. Predictors of Fear of Negative Evaluation in Adolescents in Pakistan, Presented in two day International conference on Social Psychology, Organized by GCU Lahore, 20th – 21st May, 2014.

60. Zafar, N. & Kausar, R. (2014). Psychosocial functioning of Adolescents living with Divorced Mothers and those with Married Mothers. Presented in International Conference of Center for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 2-3 April, 2014.

61. Batool, S. & Kausar, R. (2014). Demographic Characteristics, Drug Use and Depression among Young Drug Users. Presented in International Conference of Center for Clinical psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 2-3 April, 2014.

62. Ijaz, A., Naz H., & Kausar, R. (2014). Symptom Severity, Cognitive Appraisal and Quality of Life of Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Presentation in International Conference of Center for Clinical psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 2-3 April, 2014.

64. Khan, S., Mustafa, T., & Kausar, R. (2013). Performance Related Pay and Its Linkage with Employee Motivation and Job Satisfaction: A Study of Public and Private Sector Universities of Pakistan, Presented in International Conference organized by PPA on Role of Psychologists in the Service of Society, 31st October, 2013, Lahore, Pakistan.

65. Hassan, W, & Kausar, R. (2013). Personality, Motivation and Social Interaction in Relation to Use of Social Networking Sites. Presented in International Conference organized by PPA on Role of Psychologists in the Service of Society, 31st October, 2013, Lahore, Pakistan.

82. Mukhtar, B., & Kausar, R. (2012). Symptom Severity and Self-Efficacy of Dengue Patients Receiving Psycho-education and those who Did Not Receive Psycho-education: A Case Control Study. International Conference of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 15-19 December, 2012.

98. Kausar, R. & Akram, S. (2011). Coping Strategies and Life satisfaction among Older Adults in Pakistan. Presented as a member of Working Group 2: Costs and Opportunities of Pakistan’s Rapidly Changing Age Structure: Demographic Dividend, Ageing and Urbanization, First International Conference on ‘Promotion of Social Science Research in Pakistani Universities: Prospects and Challenges’, Organized by the Higher Education Commission’s Committee for Development of Social Sciences and Humanities in Pakistan (CDSSHP), Islamabad, Pakistan, 18-20 April, 2011.

100. Hussain M., & Kausar, R. 2010. Psychological implications of terror attacks for families of victims. Presented at National conference on Research in Psychology: Indigenous and Cultural Context, organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, October 14, 2010.

101. Khan, N., Kausar, R., & Choudhary, H. R. (2010). Psychological distress in patients with Dhat syndrome in Pakistan. Presented at National conference on Research in Psychology: Indigenous and Cultural Context, organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, October 14, 2010.

102. Kausar, R., & Naqvi, A. (2010). Effect of sleep wake pattern on academic performance of University students. Presented at International Council of Psychologists 2010 Regional Meeting held at Padua, Italy, July 26-27, 2010.

105. Najam, N., & Kausar, R. (2010). Socio-emotional development of adolescents in relation to Father acceptance-rejection. Presented at 3rd International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection (ISIPAR) held in Padua Italy, July 28-31, 2010.

106. Kausar, R., & Anjum, S. (2010). Parental acceptance rejection of special needs Pakistani children with behavioural problems. Presented at 3rd International Congress on Interpersonal Acceptance and Rejection (ISIPAR) held in Padua Italy, July 28-31, 2010.

109. Kausar, R., & Anwar, T. (2010). Stress appraisal and coping strategies in relation to viewing of terrorism on television. Presented at 27th International congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), held in Melbourne, Australia, July 11-16, 2010.

110. Kausar, R., & Saleem, F. The effect of computer use on social interaction and academic performance of adolescents. Presented at 27th International congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), held in Melbourne, Australia, July 11-16, 2010.

116. Raana, T., & Kausar, R. (2010). Effect of Ambient Pollution on Short-term Memory of School going Children in Pakistan. Presented at 2010 American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) Specialty Conference entitled “Air Pollution and Health: Bridging the Gap from Sources to Health Outcomes” held in San Diego, California in March 22-26, 2010.

117. Kausar, R. Gender differences in resilience and negative and positive affect post cancer onset. National Conference on “Resilience, coping strategies and reconstruction of self among women”, Organized by Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 11 March, 2010.

121. Kausar, R., & Rasul, F. (2009). Religiosity and Post-traumatic Growth in relation to Cancer. International Conference on Culture and Mental Health held in Department of Psychology, GC University Lahore, Pakistan on March 17-21 2009.

138. Kausar, R., & Khalid, T. (2007). Quality of Life and Depression in Caregivers of Stroke patients. 65th Annual Convention of International Council of Psychologists, San Diego, USA, August 11-14, 2007.

141. Kausar, R., & Iqbal, A. (2007). Implications of head injury: Post onset Cognitive & Behavioural changes. National Conference of Social Sciences for University and Post-Graduate Teachers at the International Islamic University, Islamabad, April 28-29, 2007.

156. Kausar, R., & Maqbool, A. (2004). Coping Strategies used by Female patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Mood Disorder and Conversion Disorder. National Conference on Role of Psychologists in the Socio-Economic Development of Pakistan, Islamabad, September 9-11, 2004.

157. Iqbal, A., & Kausar, R. (2004). Gender Differences in Psychological Health and Marital Relationship of Infertile Males and Females. National Conference on Role of Psychologists in the Socio-Economic Development of Pakistan, Islamabad, September 9-11, 2004.

163. Kausar, R., & Raana, S. (2003). Gender Differences in Study Habits and Academic performance of Pakistani British National and Native English School Children. Conference on Women’s Psychological Issues, Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, April 2003.

170. Kausar, R. (2000). Women as Careers. Conference on “New Directions in Research for Women” organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, March 8, 2000.

171. Kausar, R., & Farooq, M. (2000). Cognitive Appraisal and Coping Strategies Used by Mothers of Mentally Retarded Children. Conference on “New Directions in Research for Women” organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, March 8, 2000.

172. Kausar, R., & Ilyas, F. (2000). Longitudinal study of Anxiety in Female Cancer Patients Before Receiving Chemotherapy. Conference on “New Directions in Research for Women” organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, March 8, 2000.

173. Kausar R., & Munir R. (2000). Effect of Gender and Loss of Parents on Adolescents’ Coping with Stress. Conference on “New Directions in Research for Women” organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, March 8, 2000.

182. Kausar, R., & Akam, M. (1997). Gender differences in Cognitive appraisal and Coping of Patients with Terminal Vs Non-terminal Diseases. First National Conference on “Women Issues: Psychological Perspectives” organized by Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, April 1997.

183. Kausar, R., & Aslam, S. (1997). Depression in wives in relation to Spousal Aggression. First National Conference on “Women Issues: Psychological Perspectives” organized by Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, April 1997.

1. Invited as Guest of Honor in 1st National Conference of Psychology of Emerging Social and Mental and Health Issues in Society (NCP, 2017) held on 12th-13th December, 2017, organized by the Department of Psychology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore.

2. 4th International Social Sciences Conference on “Regional and International Cooperation: Problems and Prospectus 2016” held on 26th -27th October, 2016 at Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.

3. International Conference of Clinical Psychology, Organized by PACP and Institute of Professional Psychology, Behria University, Karachi, 4th June, 2015.

5. 10th National Child Rights Conference, Organized by Child Rights and Abuse Committee Pakistan Pediatric Association and Pakistan Psychiatric Association, Punjab in collaboration with the Children Hospital Lahore and Protection and Help of Children Against Abuse and Neglect, Lahore, 6-7th December, 2010.

3. Chaired a Scientific Session in 3-Day International Conference of Applied Psychology: Practices & Interventions held on 6-8th February, 2019, Organized by Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

4. Chaired a Scientific Session in 3-Day International Conference on Gender, Religion and Culture in Psychology: Issues & Challenges and Prospects held on 17th-19th December, 2018, organized by the Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore.

5. Chaired a Scientific Session in 7th international conference on positive psychology: developing a flourishing community (November 29 - 30, 2018) organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

6. Chaired a Scientific Session (Theme: Quality of Life) in 1st National Conference of Psychology of Emerging Social and Mental and Health Issues in Society (NCP, 2017) held on 12th-13th December, 2017, organized by the Department of Psychology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore

7. Chaired Session: Thematic Session of International Conference on Peace, Conflict and Violence: Challenges and Resolution Strategies, organized by the Department of Humanities, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore on 29th-30th November, 2017.

8. Chaired Session in 6th International Conference on Psychology of Gender in Perspective: Issues and Challenges (ICPG 2016) held on 1st -2nd December, 2016, organized by the National Institute of Psychology (NIP), Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

9. Chaired a Scientific Session in International Conference of Clinical Psychology, Organized by PACP and Institute of Professional Psychology, Behria University, Karachi, 4th June, 2015.

17. Chaired a scientific session, 10th National Child Rights Conference, Organized by Child Rights and Abuse Committee Pakistan Pediatric Association and Pakistan Psychiatric Association, Punjab in collaboration with the Children Hospital Lahore and Protection and Help of Children Against Abuse and Neglect, Lahore, 6-7th December, 2010.

18. Chaired a scientific session in Ist Child and Family Conference “Family Stressors and Solutions” Organized by Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Government College of Home Economics, Lahore, on 22nd Oct, 2010.

19. Participated in Panel Discussion on “Behaviour Problems in Children: Diagnosis and management” In Ist Child and Family Conference: Family Stressors and Solutions” Organized by Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Government College of Home Economics, Lahore, on 22nd Oct, 2010.

20. Participated in Panel Discussion on Research in Psychology: Indigenous and Cultural Context, at National conference on Research in Psychology: Indigenous and Cultural Context, organized by National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, October 14, 2010.

22. Chaired a scientific session on “Expressed Emotions (EE) in Families with Schizophrenic Patients in International Conference on Culture and Mental Health held in Department of Psychology, GC University Lahore, Pakistan on March 17-21 2009.

25. Chaired a scientific session in the First International Conference on Psycho-trauma, Islamabad, Pakistan, 30 – 31st August, 2008.

26. Chaired a scientific session in the Second International Congress, “Acceptance, Rejection, and Resilience with in Family, School, and Social emotional Context” ISIPAR 2008, Held in Crete, Greece 3 – 6 July 2008.

32. Chaired a scientific session in International conference in Home Economics Organized by Home Economics College for Women, Lahore, March, 2005.

33. Chaired a scientific session in International Conference on Applied and Community Psychology: Trends and Directions, Organized by Department of Psychology, Gurukul Kangri Vishwanidyalaya University, Haridwar (Uttaranchal), India, February 26-28, 2005.

34. Chaired a scientific session in the World Psychiatric Association’s Regional and Inter Zonal Meeting, Lahore, September 16-20, 2004.

1. (2019) Accepted for Publication: “A Critical Examination of Medium Instruction Strategy – with Special Focus on the Cognitive Development of Second Language Learners” Journal of Social Sciences, Islamabad

2.(2019) ‘English Textbook Grade 9’ – one of the authors of the Textbook published by Punjab Textbook Board, Lahore

3.(2019) Presented paper on ‘Metaphorical Extensions of ‘Build’ by Invoking Polysemy Sense Relation’ in International conference titled ‘Contemporary Trends in Linguistic and Literary Research’ of Department of English Language and Literature, University of Management and Technology, Lahore

7.(2018) Presented paper on “Analytical Study of Secular Diction” in International Conference on Language and Literature in Pakistan organized by Riphah University, Faisalabad Campus, February 12-13 2018, Faisalabad.

10.(2018) Faculty Development Program organized under the auspices of Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Central Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan, September 10-11 2018.

11.(2018) Presented paper on “Long-Term and Short-Term Strategic Language Planning in Pakistan”. Paper presented in National Conference on ‘Sustainability in Higher Education”, organized under the auspices of Higher Education Wing Pakistan Teachers Organization, Pakistan, at Khanaspur,

12.(2018) Seminar presentation on “Meanings of Meaning” organized by Department of English Language and Literature, UMT, Lahore Pakistan, March 2018.

13.(2017) As co-author, Presented paper on “Impact on Report Writing Conventions Using Communicative Orientation to Language Teaching”, in National Conference on Emerging Trends in Language and Literature, December 14, 2017, University of Education, Lahore - Pakistan

14.(2017) Presented paper on “A Critical Examination of Medium Instruction Strategy – with Special Focus on the Cognitive Development of Second Language Learners” in National Conference on Emerging Trends in Education organized by Educational Dialogue Forum, IPS, Islamabad, December 30, 2017

15.(2017) As co-author, presented paper on ‘Impact of Genre-Based Teaching on Learning Outcomes in Writing Forms through Design Report Writing’ in International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Education & Social Sciences,May 20-21 2017.

16.(2017) As co-author, Presented paper on “Report Writing – ESP Perspective”, in National Conference on Emerging Trends in Language and Literature, December, 2017, University College for Women, Lahore – Pakistan

17.(2017) Presented paper on “Analytical study of the lexicon of secular humanism”. Paper presented in National Conference on ‘Sustainability in Higher Education”, organized under the auspices of Higher Education Wing Pakistan Teachers Organization, Pakistan, at Khanaspur.

18.(2003 to 2005) Developed ‘English Readers’ series – Nursery to Grade 6 – under the auspices of AFAQ, Lahore

Dr .Naveed Rehan,Associate Professor ,Department of English Language and Literature

Publications, Presentations and Monographs

1. “The Dilemma of the ‘Good’ Woman Artist: The Story of Avis.” International Conference on Narrative and Language Studies, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey, May 2-3, 2019. (Upcoming)

3. “‘The Shadow of His Language’: Writing in English as a Pakistani Woman.” Second International Conference of the International Center for Pakistani Writers in English (ICPWE), Kinnaird College, Lahore, February 15-16, 2018.

4. “The Unknown Genre.” Second International Conference of the International Center for Pakistani Writers in English (ICPWE), Kinnaird College, Lahore, February 15-16, 2018.

5.“Creative Nonfiction in Pakistan.” New Trends in Literary and Linguistic Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, November 2017.

8. “D. H. Lawrence’s Aesthetics.” First International Conference of Literature and Language on Modern and Contemporary Literature, Language and Culture, Government College University, Lahore, April 2014.

12. “Creative Nonfiction: New Trends in the Teaching of English.” International Symposium on Language and Communication: Research Trends and Challenges, Izmir, Turkey, June 2012. [Presented in absentia]

She published a number of articles and book reviews between 1995 and 2002, mostly for The News on Sunday, Lahore (formerly The News on Friday). In addition, she also published a fortnightly article called “Litronicle” in The News on Sunday from May 1996 to May 2001 when Asha’ar Rehman was editor.

Selected publications are given below in chronological order:

1. “In All the Right Places.” Rev. of Middlemarch, by George Eliot. News on Friday 2 Feb. 1996. (Print.)

THE CONTRIBUTION OF SPANISH WOMEN POETS TO THE LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY.Proceedings of “Literature, Society And Reconstruction (Past Present & Future). (2016) Almas 17. Salu.

THE POETRY OF SULTAN BAHU: HIS CONCEPT AND DEPICTION OF MYSTICAL LOVE. In “Sultan Bahoo- A Spiritual and Literary Master”. Islamabad. Muslim Institute. Presented in the conference “International Sultan Bahu Conference”, March 21st 2013.

THE LANGUAGE CONCEPT IN GÜLEN. Article presented at the international conference “Ideal Human, Ideal Society”. 21st November 2012.

Book Reviews

English Language:

1. HIZMET. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE GULEN MOVEMENT. . Book of Muhammed Çetin. Rumi Forum

49. Paper presentation: "One Day National Conference on Debates in Contemporary Gender Issues" on 25th April 2019. DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HIJAB WEARING MUSLIM WOMEN IN BRITISH MEDIA” (Expected)

48. Paper presentation and chair: Presented: BUILDING A SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNER PROFILE; THE PAKISTANI NATIONALITY APPLICANTS OF SPAIN. International Conference of the Department of English Language and Literature. UMT. April 6th and 7th.

47. Keynote speaker and chair: 1st International Conference on English Language and Linguistics English Language Development Centre, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro. Presented: IMPROVING UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S WRITING SKILLS IN PAKISTAN. March 30th and 31st.

46. Keynote Speaker and Chair: ICELLT 2018. 1ST International Conference on English Language, Literature and Teaching. 13-15 December 2018. Presented: Standards of Expertise for LADO linguists.

41. Keynote Speaker and Chair: 1st National Conference on English Language and Literature. Presenting Politics of Immigration and Language; The Chinese Language in Pakistan. University of Education , Lahore. December 14th 2017.

40. Keynote speaker and Chair: ICLAP 2017- Global Developments and Local Perspectives: Expanding Scope for Linguistic Studies and Applied Linguistic Practice- NED University & DA Suffah University in Karachi from 12-14 October 2017. Presenting LEXICAL SIMILARITY BETWEEN SPANISH AND ENGLISH

39. Panel Speaker: Panel Discussion - A Problematic Encounter— Students negotiating language(s) in the classroom. Presented paper: Reforming the National Curriculum:Teaching the National and Provincial Languages of Pakistan. Language and Learning Conference. A Deliberation on Language-in-Education Policy and Practice in Pakistan.

38. Key Speaker: How to write a Research Paper. Department of English Language, University of Education. May 11th, 2017.

36. Member of Scientific Committee, Supervisor and Reviewer. Dialogue between Science and Theology. 3rd Dialogo-Conference 2016. Research Center on the Dialogue between Science and Theology. University of Constanta. Romania 3-10 November, 2016.

35. Convener. International Conference of the Linguistic Association of Pakistan. In collaboration with the Institute of Languages, University of the Punjab 18-20 October, 2016.

33. Key Speaker: National Seminar: “Urdu as the Official Language in Pakistan: Challenges, Implications and Prospects.” English Language Department, University of Management and Technology. Lahore, 22 November, 2015.

32. Key Speaker: International Conference: Freedom of Expression: Glocal Politics of Emotion. Presented the Paper. THE METALINGUISTIC DILEMMA OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION; ITS LIMITS. Institute of Communication Studies. November 2-4. Lahore.

31. Member of Scientific Committee, Supervisor and Reviewer. Dialogue between Science and Theology. 2nd Dialogo-Conference 2015. Research Center on the Dialogue between Science and Theology. University of Constanta. Romania 5-11 November, 2015.

30.Key Speaker: International Conference:‘Third World’ Women and the Politics of Feminism”. Presented the paper SPANISH; AN ATTEMPT TO ACHIEVE A POLITICALLY CORRECT “NON-SEXIST” LANGUAGE. REASONS FOR THE FAILURE. Department of Gender Studies, Lahore College for Women University. 24th April, 2015. Lahore.

21. Member of Scientific Committee.. Dialogue between Science and Theology. 1st Dialogo-Conference 2014. Research Center on the Dialogue between Science and Theology. University of Constanta. Romania 6-11 November, 2014.

20. Participant of Panel Discussion. “Pakistanis In Europe - Perspectives Of The Diaspora And Host Societies”. Pakistan Study Center. University of the Punjab April 30th 2014.

19. Key Speaker. International Conference. Pakistan History Conference: 24th HISTORY CONFERENCE “History and Historiography of South Asia”. Presented the paper “The Historical Genesis of Pashto Language; Stages of Its Literary Development and its Linguistic Affiliation with other Languages”. Department of History. University of the Punjab, Lahore 14th-16th April, 2014.

18. Participant, International Seminar "Esperanto: As a Bridge Language in South Asia". Pakistan Study Center. University of the Punjab. February 28th 2014.

9. Key Speaker. Seminar. “Spain, Language and Culture.” English Department. University of the Punjab. Lahore, 24th May 2011.

8. Key Speaker. Seminar: “Writing a power CV”. Institute of Education and Research. Organized by Career Counseling and Placement Center. University of the Punjab. Lahore, 10th June 2010.

7. Key Speaker. Seminar: “Writing a power CV”. Institute of Chemical Engineering.Organized by Career Counseling and Placement Center. University of the Punjab. Lahore, 2nd June 2010.

6. Panelist. National Conference: “Resilience, Coping Strategies and Reconstruction of Self among Women”, in celebration of International Women’s Day, by the Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab. Lahore. 11th March, 2010.

5. Panelist. International Seminar: “Role of Arabic Language in the Unity of the Muslim Ummah” by Oriental College, University of the Punjab, Lahore in collaboration with Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. 2nd March, 2010.

4. Panelist. National Seminar: ‘Issues in South Asian Analysis of American Texts: Deciphering the Mexican Inquisition' by the Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab in collaboration with Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad,. Lahore, 13th August, 2009.

3. Organizer and Key Speaker at Spanish Festival on the topic of “Spanish Language and Culture all over the World”: Covering the points of the Spread of the Spanish Language all over the world, food, art and architecture, festivals and traditions, etc by the Spanish Department, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. 5th Dec. 2008.

2. Organizer and Key Speaker at Spanish Festival on the topic of “Spanish Language and Culture all over the World”: Covering the points of the Spread of the Spanish Language all over the world, food, art and architecture, festivals and traditions, etc. by the Spanish Department, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. April 25th 2008.

1. Organizer and Key Speaker at Spanish Festival on the topic of “Spanish Language and Culture all over the World”: Covering the points of the Spread of the Spanish Language all over the world, food, art and architecture, festivals and traditions, etc. by the Spanish Department, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. 11th Dec. 2007.

Conferences and Presentations

‘Muslim Women Reclaim Religion and Self’ in Northeast Modern Language Association Annual Convention (NeMLA) 2018, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. - ‘The Laws and Politics of Precarity’ in South Asian Literary Association (SALA) annual conference in January 2018, in New York, New York.

‘Blasphemy law and power dynamics in Pakistan’ in South Asia by the bay conference at Stanford University in April 2017, in Stanford, California. -‘Revisionary Political Historiography in Contemporary Pakistani Fiction’ at the 46th Annual Conference on South Asia held on October 26 – 28, 2017, in Madison, Wisconsin.

‘Neo-colonialism, Elitist Discourse and the Silent Subaltern’ at the Annual South Asian Literary Association (SALA) Conference, January 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

‘Revisionary Historiography and Cultural Identity of South Asia in the Novels of Khaled Husseini and Kamila Shamsie’ in New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS), October 2016, in Utica, New York.

‘Syncretic Language: An archive of History and Experience in a Postcolonial World’ at annual British Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies Conference held on 26th-27th February, 2016, in Savannah, Georgia.

‘Voices of revolution at the cross roads of cultures’ in Sigma Tau Delta’s 2015 Far Western Regional Conference “Perspectives from the Margins: Reexamining Movements, Figures, and Texts”, which was held in California State University, on November 13 - 14, 2015, in Fullerton California.

‘Collective trauma, memory and history in Khalid Husseini’s novels’ in Northeast Modern Language Association Annual Convention (NeMLA) April 2015 in Toronto, Canada.

‘Language and literature at the cross roads of culture’ in International Asian Conference on Arts and Cultures on August 2012 and then again in 2013, in Bangkok, Thailand. The papers also got published in the conference proceedings. -‘Feminist Exegesis and Muslim Women’s Agency’ in International Conference on “Interactions and Interchanges: Literature, Culture & Globalization” 6th -8th December 2018 at Kinnaird College for Women Lahore, Pakistan. - ‘Muslim Women and the Challenges of Double Bind in Contemporary Politics’ presented in the panel titled The Muslim Woman Question: Aesthetics of Representation and the Politics of Erasure at the 13th Humanities and Social Sciences Conference at LUMS, Lahore in April, 2019

Publications: Journal Articles

“Language: An archive of History and Experience in Kamila Shamsie’s Novels”, published in Journal of Research (Humanities), Vol. LV Jan. 2019.

“Malala Yousafzai and the Dynamics of Story-telling.” The Collective, December, 2017

Book Review:

‘Things She Could Never Have’. South Asian Review. 2018 Conference Proceedings: - ‘Language: An archive of cultural memory and identity in Kamila Shamsie’s novels’. Published in the conference proceedings of ‘International Asian Conference on Arts and Cultures’ (ACAC, 2012), Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok.

‘Breaking the silence: Revisionary historiography and cultural identity in the novels of Khaled Husseini and Kamila Shamsie’. Published in the conference proceedings of ‘International Asian Conference on Arts and Cultures’ (ACAC, 2013), Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok.

Presented as a keynote speaker in the International Conference of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics on “Language of Politics on the Social Media: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis” at Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences on January 28-29, 2019.

Presented as a plenary speaker in the 1st International Conference on English Literature, Linguistics and Teaching on “Teaching and Learning English in Multilingual Classroom” at University of Education, Lahore on Dec 13-15, 2018.

Presented in the 3rd Kashmir International Conference on “Linguistics on Influence of Hindi Cartoon on the Language Development of Pakistani Urdu/English School Children” on April 16, 2018.

Presented as a keynote speaker in the International conference on English Language, Literature, Education and Society on “Linguistic Publications: Challenges in Constructing and Disseminating Knowledge” on March 13, 2018.

Presented as a keynote speaker in the national conference on English Language and Literature on “Linguistic and Cultural Competence in Higher Education” on December 14, 2017.

Presented as a plenary speaker in the International Conference on Language and Literature on “Pedagogy of Multilingual Writing Practices and Identities” on Nov 07, 2017.

Presented in the International Conference on Innovation & Internationalization in Higher Education in Pakistan on “Cultural Competence in Higher Education” on March 21, 2017.

Presented in the International Conference on Innovation & Internationalization in Higher Education in Pakistan on “Lived Experiences of Postgraduate Learners through Research Pedagogy” on March 20, 2017.

Presented in the 4th International Conference on Language, Literature and Society on “Deconstruction of Screen Image of Muslims in the Hollywood Films” on January 5-8, 2017.

Presented in the 2nd International Conference of the Association of Pakistan, Lahore on “Urdu as the Official Language of Pakistan: Challenges, Implications, and Prospects” on October 18-20, 2016.

Presented in the 2nd International Conference of the Association of Pakistan, Lahore on “Social Stratification of Allophonic Variation in Punjabi Language” on October 18-20, 2016.

Presented in the 2nd Kashmir International Conference on Linguistics, UAJK, Muzaffarabad on “Simplification and Complexification in the Linguistic Repertoire of Urdu/English Bilinguals in Cyber-Language” on May 4th and 5th, 2015.

Presented in the 27th International ELT conference of the Society of Pakistan English language Teachers at Habib Public School, Karachi on “Do ESL Teachers Think Methods are Dead?” on October, 15, 2011.

Presented in the 26th International ELT conference of the Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers at Bahria College, Karachi, on “Natural Order of Vocabulary Acquisition” held on October 16, 2010.

Presented in 15th NELTA International Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal on “Promoting Critical Pedagogy in Language Education” held on February 19-21, 2010.

Presented in the 2nd COMSATS International Business Research Conference: A Conference for Business, Economics and Behavioral Sciences on “Quality in Higher Education: Issues and Current Practices” held on November 14, 2009.

Presented and Chaired in 2nd Shaikh Ayaz International Conference on Language and Literature at University of Sindh, Jamshoro on “SMS Lexis, Morpho-syntax and Vernacular Varieties: Ways to Mark Gender Boundaries” held on November 8, 2008.

Presentedinthe 24th International ELT conference of the Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers at Fatima Jinnah Women University, on “Language Teaching Strategies and Teachability in ESL Classroom” held on October 25, 2008.

Presented in the International Conference on Status of Educational Reform in Developing Countries at IED Aga Khan University, Karachi on “Reforming Pakistani Madaris Education System” held on April 10, 2008.

Presentedin1st International UiCEL conference of Universiti Teknologi MARA Malaysia on “Need Analysis for Content Development for Improving Quality in Research” held on December 12-14, 2007.

Presented in the 23rd International ELT conference of the Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers at Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pindi on “ESL Learners’ Errors and Feedback System” held on November 9-11, 2007.

Presented in Pakistan’s 5th National Conference on Quality Assurance in Education on “Occupational stress among university teachers” held on June 16-17, 2007.

Presented in the 21st international ELT conference of the Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers at Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad on “Testing Higher Order and Lower Order Cognitive Skills” held on September 17, 2006.

Presented in the 20th international ELT conference of the Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers at Defense Public College, Lahore on “How to conduct research in ELT” held on October 8, 2004.

Masood, S. & Arif, K. (2018). Perception of students about service quality in a private university of Lahore. 6th International Conference on Research in Education (ICORE) 20-22 November 2018, Institute of Education & research, Lahore Pakistan.

Masood, S. (2018). Investigating professional learning community in private schools of Lahore: Perspective of teachers. International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Business Management, Education & Social Sciences, 8, 9 January, Iqra University Karachi, Pakistan.

“Democracy, Electoral System and Transitions: A Case of Pakistan” in Eighth International Conference on Transatlantic Studies “Democracy and Electoral Systems: A Transatlantic Conversation”, 21st-23rd October 2015, Spain

“Afghanistan as a War Zone and Prospects of Peace” in ISSS/ISAC Springfield 2015 “Global Trends in War and Political Violence”, 8th-10th October 2015, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

“Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations in the Changing Scenario: Prospects of Cooperation with India” in ISA Midwest 2015, 19th-22nd November 2015, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

“Role of Electronic Media in Developing Political Perceptions in Pakistan” in International Journalism Conference 2017, Lahore, 9th-10th December, 2017

“Role of Social Capital in Women Political Participation” in International Conference on “Gender, Religion and Culture: Issues, Challenges and Prospects” organized by the Department of Psychology, GC University Lahore, 17th-19th December 2018

National

Inter-disciplinary Conference on Social Sciences organized by the Faculty of Arts, University of Karachi held on 5-6th September, 2007.

Conflict Management Mechanisms and the Challenge of Peace, organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad on November 26-27, 2007.

Participated in a Conference on State of International Relations in Pakistan, organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad and Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, on March 26-27, 2008.

Participated in a Workshop on Foreign Policy Making Process organized by the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation, Islamabad, on April 28-29, 2008.

Publications

Pakistan-Russia Relations: Economic and Political Dimensions in “Pakistan Horizon (X-Category Journal in HEC recognized Journals for Social Sciences” in April 2007.

A Comparative Analysis of Transit Trade Agreements Signed between Afghanistan and Pakistan in 1965 and 2010in “Journal of Political Studies (X-Category)” (Paper in review process, publication expected in Summer 2019/Winter 2020)

Role of Electronic Media in Developing Political Perceptions in Pakistan in Conference Proceedings/Edited Book of the organizers of International Journalism Conference 2017

International Publications

Impact Factor Journals in International Relations/Political Science:

International Affairs (Impact Factor 1.59, 23rd out of 85 in International Relations Journals)

Paper Submitted Titled “Strategic Culture of China as Determinant of Sino-Philippine Relations” (Submitted in March 2019)

An Analysis of Campaign Strategies and Voter’s Mobilization in Local Government Elections: A Case Study of Okara District (2015), still working to publish in Comparative Political Studies (Impact Factor: 2.919, 16th out of 169 in Political Science Journals)

Research Papers (To be Finalized by the End of Summer 2018)

Civil Rights Movements in America: the Nexus between Social Change and Political Development (targeted HEC recognized journal)

Political Socialization by Media in Countering Terrorism in Pakistan (targeted non-Impact Factor International Journal/HEC recognized journal)

Indo-US Defence Cooperation in the Indian Ocean and its Implications for Pakistan

Workshops/Trainings

Dairy Farm Management training program organized by the University College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha in Collaboration with Agribusiness Support Fund, Pakistan from December 14th -18th , 2009

Workshop “Selection of Research Topic, Research Methods and Writing M.Phil/PhD Proposals/Dissertations” 12th -18th June 2010, organized by Area Study Centre (Central Asia), University of Peshawar at Baragali

Ninth Annual WISCOMP Conflict Transformation Workshop titled ‘Gender, Democracy and Peace building in South Asia’ 1st -4th December, 2011, organized by the WISCOMP at the India International Center Annexe, New Delhi

Research Projects

Vision 2030 (A Joint Study of Pakistan Japan Business Forum and Institute of Business Administration, Karachi), worked as a Team Member in IBA

‘Middle East in a Globalized World: Some Core Issues’, Edited Book by Dr. Talat A. Wizarat, worked as an assistant editor and compiler

‘The Role of Saudi Arab in Yemen Crises”, projected completed in 2017 with BS Student Alameri Zakarya, (looking for sponsorship for publication)

Dr. Nadia Anwar, Assistant Professor, English Language and Literature

(HEC APPROVED SUPERVISOR)

Publications

Monograph

July 2016 Research Monograph: Dynamics of Distancing in Nigerian Drama: A Functional Approach to Metatheatre, published in New Series World Literature Studies with Ibidem Verlag. Reviews:

July 2017 Book Review: ‘African Theatre: Contemporary Women’, published in Theatre Research International, pages 202-204, volume 42, Number 2 (2017).

July 2017 Research article titled: ‘Dramatic Distancing through Meta-theatricality in Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman’, published in African Performance Review, ISSN: 1750-4848, Pages 7-24, Volume 8, Number 2 (2016).

April 2015 Research article titled: ‘Femi Osofisan’s Subversive Metatheatre in The Chattering and the Song’, for International Journal of Arts and Sciences,ISSN: 1944-6934, Pages 499-511, Volume 8, Number 2 (April 2015)

May 2014 Research article titled: ‘Modulation of Dramatic Distance, The Case of Wole Soyinka’s King Baabu’, for Humanities and Social Sciences Review, published by University Publications.net, USA, Pages 73-85, Volume 3, Number 2 (May 2014)

March 2009 Research article titled: ‘Consummation through Twin Suicides in Ibsen’ for Journal of Research (Humanities), published by University of the Punjab, Lahore. Pages 101-112, Volume XLII-XLV (January 2006-January 2009.

2018 (February) Research Article titled: ‘The Political Dynamics of the Public Sphere: The Case of Local Pakistani Talk Show’, with primary author Tabassum Saba, for ELF Annual Research Journal, published by Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Pages 247-263, Number 19 (2017)

Essays

2009 (Oct & Dec) Winning essays on the topics: ‘What Steps Should We Take to Preserve Pakistan’s Rich Cultural Heritage’? and ‘Challenges Facing Pakistani Youth in the 21st Century’ for essay competition, published by NEWS & VIEWS, monthly magazine of the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan

Edited Books

2017 Book of Abstracts, International Conference on Inclusive Education. (Lahore, University of Management and Technology Press). pp. 79.

15 Dec 2018 Delivered plenary talk on ‘Teaching the Performative Aspects of Drama/Theatre in the Complex Academic Landscape of Pakistan’ at International Conference on English Literature, Linguistics and Teaching (ICELLT 2018), organized by University of Education, Lahore

15 Dec 2018 Presented as co-author with Ayesha Perveen on “Globalization and Discourse on Terror: Hari Kunzro’s Transmission as Post 9/11 Fiction”, International Conference on English Literature, Linguistics and Teaching (ICELLT 2018), University of Education, Lahore

15 Dec 2018 Presented as co-author with Ghazala Sammar Durrani on “Investigating the Transformative Potential of Excitable Speech Acts in Meri Zaat Zarai Benishan and its Adaptation by Umera Ahmed: A Comparative Study”, International Conference on English Literature, Linguistics and Teaching (ICELLT 2018), University of Education, Lahore

13 Dec 2018 Presented as co-author with Iram Amjad on “Socio-cultural Identity Reclamation through Graffitied Walls in Lahore”, International Conference on English Literature, Linguistics and Teaching (ICELLT 2018), University of Education, Lahore

13 Dec 2018 Presented as co-author with Ayesha Akram on “ ‘Reimagination’ or Historical Anomaly? Viceroy’s House (2017) – The Imperial Remake of History”, International Conference on English Literature, Linguistics and Teaching (ICELLT 2018), University of Education, Lahore

18 Oct 2018 Presented as co-author on “Impact of the Media in Shaping Public View: Critical Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Pakistani Media”, ‘Linguistic Research in Multilingual Contexts’ in 4th International Conference of the Linguistic Association of Pakistan, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi

2 Dec 2017 Seminar delivered on “Research in English Literature and Language”, University of Central Punjab, Lahore

28 Oct 2016Deliveredlecture on “Role of Teachers in Character Building” organized by Office of Participants Affair, University of Management and Technology, Lahore.

19 Oct 2016 Co-presented paper on ‘Urdu as the Official Language of Pakistan: Challenges, Implications and Prospects’, at ICLAP (International Conference of the Linguistic Association of Pakistan), University of the Punjab, Lahore

6-17 June 2016 Completed training workshops and seminars at Mellon School of Theatre and Performance, Harvard University, United States of America

7 Nov 2014 Presented paper on ‘Femi Osofisan’s Subversive Metatheatre in The Chattering and the Song’’ at the IJAS (International Journal of Arts and Sciences) Conference, University of London, United Kingdom

11 April 2014 Presented paper on ‘Manipulating Dramatic Distance through Historical Metatheatre: The Case of Ola Rotimi’s Kurunmi and Hopes of the Living Dead’ at the ALA (African Literature Association) Conference, April, 9-13, Johannesburg, South Africa.

19 Sep 2013 Presented paper on ‘Interplay of Real and Fictive Constructs in Ola Rotimi’s Dramaturgy’ at the Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, School of the Arts 2013, The University of Northampton.

12 July 2013 Presented paper on ‘Manoeuvring Dramatic Distance through Metatheatrical Techniques in selected Post-Independence Nigerian Drama’ at AfTA (African Theatre Association) Annual International Conference, Goldsmiths, University of London & University of Derby, United Kingdom.

27 June 2013 Presented paper on ‘Metatheatricality through Intertextuality’ at Annual Postgraduate and Early Researchers Conference, The University of Northampton.

22 May 2013 Presented seminar on ‘Metatheatrical Distancing: A Reading Framework at School of the Arts Seminar Series, The University of Northampton.

23 Oct 2012 Presented Research at the Induction Programme, Graduate School, The University of Northampton.

14 Sep 2012Presented paper on ‘Metatheatrical Distancing: A New Approach to the Study of Nigerian Drama’ at the School of the Arts Annual Postgraduate Research Conference2012, The University of Northampton.

13 Dec 2011 Presented paper on ‘The Dynamics of Nigerian Metatheatre’ at University of Leeds Annual Postgraduate Researcher Conference 2011: Showcase 2011 Conference in Three Minutes Thesis Competition organised by the Graduate Training & Support Centre, University of Leeds, UK.

17 Sep 2011 Presented paper on ‘Exploring Psychological Impact of Proverbs on Postcolonial Subjects in Ghana with special reference to Ama Ata Aidoo’s plays: Anowa and The Dilemma of a Ghost’ at Triangle Conference, School of English, University of Leeds, UK.

Oct-Dec 2005 Did Certificate course for English Special Seminar Session on ‘Post Colonial Studies’ by Dr Fawzia Afzal Khan, held at GC University, Lahore.

3)Malik, F., & Farooqi, R. (2019) In-Depth scrutiny of career and educational related problems faced by transgendered community. Journal of Research and Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan. Accepted for publication.

5)Kanwal, S., Ghalia, A., & Farooqi. (2017). Gypsies in Pakistan, Impact of Social Exclusion on their Mental Health. International Conference on Clinical Psychology in the Developing World. University of Management and Technology.

9)Kanwal, S., Ghalia, A., & Farooqi. (2017).The impact of Social Exclusion on the Mental Health of Gypsies. Social Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC) International Conference on Gender, Work and Society.Challanges, Opportunities and Prospects for Women’s Economic Empowerment. Lums.

14)Malik. F., & Farooqi. R., (2017). In depth exploration of society‘s role in educational and career related problems encountered by Transgender community. 1st International Conference on Peace, Conflict and Violence. COMSATS.

19)Arfan. G., & Farooqi. R., (2017). Gypsies in Pakistan: Impact of Social Exclusion on Their Mental Health. International Conference on Health and Wellbeing.

20)Amin. Z., & Farooqi. R. (2017) Muslim Students Beliefs and Attitudes Regarding Dreams Leading To Psychopathology. International Conference on Health and Wellbeing.

21)Tariq, A., & Farooqi, R. (2018). Effect of first low wages job on the self-esteem of Pakistani middle-class fresh graduates. Paper presented in 4th Singapore International Conference on Social Science & Humanities (ICSSH). Organized by Nanyang Technological University, Global Association for Humanities and Social Science Research (GAHSSR), Singapore. Under Process of Publication in International Journal of Social Sciences, ISSN 2454-5899

22)Malik, F., & Farooqi, R. (2018) In depth scrutiny of career related problems faced by Transgender community. 1st International Conference in Social Science and Humanities.

23)Arfan. G., & Farooqi. R. (2018) Prostitution in Pakistan: Living Experiences of male and female Prostitutes Under Cover of Stage Acting. 1st International Conference in Social Science and Humanities.

24)Tariq. R., Anwar. A., & Farooqi. R. (2018). The moderation of ethnic identity in acculturation and psychological well-being. 1st International Conference in Social Science and Humanities.

28)Amin, Z. & Farooqi, R. (2018). Attachment style, Humor style and Fear of Intimacy in Married Men and Women. 3-Day International Conference on Gender, Religion, and Culture in Psychology: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects.

Ahmad , S. & Sajjad,F. (2017). Strategizing the role of Islam for Pakistan: An analysis of the shifting perspectives in Pakistan. Journal of Politics and International Studies. Vol 3 , No.1. Lahore: Punjab University.

Sajjad, F. (Nov 26, 2015).‘Prospects of Faith based Peacebuilding in Pakistan: Perspectives of Faith based Actors', National Conference on ‘Challenges to Peace Building in South Asia’, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Sajjad, F. (Oct 5, 2016). 'Kashmir and the Challenges of Countering Extremism in Pakistan', National Conference on ' Indian Atrocities in Kashmir: Regional and Global Implications', Punjab University, Lahore.

Sajjad, F. ( April 25-27, 2018). ‘Education to Counter Radicalization in Pakistan: Policy Review and Recommendations’. The First International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities , Kinnaird College , Lahore.

Sajjad, F. ( Nov 7-9 , 2018).Education for Religious and Social Tolerance in Pakistan: Policy Review and Recommendations. International Conference on Human Rights: Challenges and Prospects. Government College University, (GCU) , Lahore.

Sajjad, F. Rethinking Higher Education Policy Vision and Extremism on Campus : A Case for Promoting Critical Literacy and Critical Pedagogy to be presented in International Conference on Contemporary Education and CVE Practices in Pakistan - March 27-28 , 2019 at UMT

Sajjad, F. Transcending Religious and Secular Education Divide in Pakistan: An exploration of Students’ Perceptions to be presented in the Thirteenth Humanities and Social Sciences Conference Critical Interventions: Mapping Emerging Scholarship on South Asia 10th & 11th April 2019 at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

International Research Projects

Invited by Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies for a book project on radicalization in South Asia , Feb 18-24 , 2018.

Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AOARD) International Project examining -intergroup (De)humanization and Trust discourse in five different countries; Principal Investigator from Pakistan examining sectarian discourse in the country.

Peace Direct collaborative research project entitled ‘“Finding local solutions to violent extremism in Pakistan” consultation as an expert in peacebuilding from Pakistan Sep 2016.

An article entitled, “A study on the challenges faced by teachers during teaching with developmental disable students at primary level in Lahore” is accepted in the Journal of Distance Education and Research, January 2019.

Research Paper Presentations

Two papers presented in the 2nd International Conference on Preventative Strategies in Clinical Psychology: Preemption and Proaction” held on March 13-14, 2019 at the Department of Clinical Psychology, UMT. The titles of the papers are the following:

Parenting Challenges in Families of Children with Autism: Is training a way out?

A study of Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals for Children with Autism: School Principal’s Perspective.

Presented two research paper in 1st International Conference on, “Research in Special education (ICRSE), April 24-26, 2018 at Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab.

ii. Experiences of Peer Interactions Among University Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings

Presented two research papers in National Conference on Clinical Psychology at University of Management and Technology held on November 17, 18, 2015.

Presented three research papers in International Conference on Inclusive Education (ICIE) at University of Management and Technology held on October 28, 2015.

iii. Behavioral Changes in Children with and Without Special Needs After Inclusion in Regular Education System: A Comparative Study

Presented a paper in 14th International Conference of Psychology held on 19th-21st March 2015 at University of Punjab. The title of conference was, “The Current Challenges for Psychology: From Crises to Sustainable Solutions”. The title of the paper was:

i. Perceived Responsibilities of Psychologists for Children with Special Needs: A Comparative Study.

i. Roles of Psychologists for Children with Special Needs: A Standard Operating Procedure.

ii. Perception of School Students about Global and Local Terrorism.

Presented two research papers in 5th International Conference on Educational Psychology held on November 13, 2014 at National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

Satariyan, A., Getenet, S., Gube, J., & Muhammad, Y. (2015). Exploring supervisory support in an Australian university: Perspectives of doctoral students in an education faculty. Journal of the Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association, 46, 1-12.

Amir, A., & Muhammad, Y. (2019). Competency based national curriculum for English language in pakistan: Provisions, practices and barriers. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Education, University of Education, Lahore.

Amjad, H., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Down syndrome students’ learning difficulties: A qualitative case study of perspectives of special school teachers & psychologists. Paper presented at the 9th Post Graduate Students' Conference Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Anjum, M., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Minority teachers’ problems in a muslim society: A case study of Christian school teachers in Gujrat Paper presented at the International Conference on Peace Education, Sargodha.

Bukhari, S., & Muhammad, Y. (2019). Motivation of students with hearing impairment towards academic achievement at university level: A qualitative case study. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Education, University of Education, Lahore.

Jamil, M., & Muhammad, Y. (2018b). Developing critical thinking skills in secondary school science students: An analysis of curriculum policy documents. Paper presented at the 6 International Conference on Research in Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Khokhar, A. J., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Imagining the nation: Analysis of classes 4 and 5 social studies textbooks published by the textbook boards in Pakistan. Paper presented at the 6 International Conference on Research in Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Muhammad, Y. (2012, Sept.). Citizenship education policy for secondary schools in Pakistan: inclusive or exclusive of ethnic and religious diversity? . Paper presented at the Graduate Research-Sharing Excellence in Research Conference 2012, University of Tasmania, Australia.

Zaka, S., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Research students’ perceptions of teachers’ effectiveness in a public university: A qualitative case study. Paper presented at the 6 International Conference on Research in Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

An article entitled, “A study on the challenges faced by teachers during teaching with developmental disable students at primary level in Lahore” is accepted in the Journal of Distance Education and Research, January 2019.

Research Paper Presentations

Two papers presented in the 2nd International Conference on Preventative Strategies in Clinical Psychology: Preemption and Proaction” held on March 13-14, 2019 at the Department of Clinical Psychology, UMT. The titles of the papers are the following:

Parenting Challenges in Families of Children with Autism: Is training a way out?

A study of Roles and Responsibilities of Paraprofessionals for Children with Autism: School Principal’s Perspective.

Presented two research paper in 1st International Conference on, “Research in Special education (ICRSE), April 24-26, 2018 at Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab.

ii. Experiences of Peer Interactions Among University Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings

Presented two research papers in National Conference on Clinical Psychology at University of Management and Technology held on November 17, 18, 2015.

Presented three research papers in International Conference on Inclusive Education (ICIE) at University of Management and Technology held on October 28, 2015.

iii. Behavioral Changes in Children with and Without Special Needs After Inclusion in Regular Education System: A Comparative Study

Presented a paper in 14th International Conference of Psychology held on 19th-21st March 2015 at University of Punjab. The title of conference was, “The Current Challenges for Psychology: From Crises to Sustainable Solutions”. The title of the paper was:

i. Perceived Responsibilities of Psychologists for Children with Special Needs: A Comparative Study.

i. Roles of Psychologists for Children with Special Needs: A Standard Operating Procedure.

ii. Perception of School Students about Global and Local Terrorism.

Presented two research papers in 5th International Conference on Educational Psychology held on November 13, 2014 at National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

Satariyan, A., Getenet, S., Gube, J., & Muhammad, Y. (2015). Exploring supervisory support in an Australian university: Perspectives of doctoral students in an education faculty. Journal of the Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association, 46, 1-12.

Amir, A., & Muhammad, Y. (2019). Competency based national curriculum for English language in pakistan: Provisions, practices and barriers. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Education, University of Education, Lahore.

Amjad, H., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Down syndrome students’ learning difficulties: A qualitative case study of perspectives of special school teachers & psychologists. Paper presented at the 9th Post Graduate Students' Conference Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Anjum, M., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Minority teachers’ problems in a muslim society: A case study of Christian school teachers in Gujrat Paper presented at the International Conference on Peace Education, Sargodha.

Bukhari, S., & Muhammad, Y. (2019). Motivation of students with hearing impairment towards academic achievement at university level: A qualitative case study. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Education, University of Education, Lahore.

Jamil, M., & Muhammad, Y. (2018b). Developing critical thinking skills in secondary school science students: An analysis of curriculum policy documents. Paper presented at the 6 International Conference on Research in Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Khokhar, A. J., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Imagining the nation: Analysis of classes 4 and 5 social studies textbooks published by the textbook boards in Pakistan. Paper presented at the 6 International Conference on Research in Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Muhammad, Y. (2012, Sept.). Citizenship education policy for secondary schools in Pakistan: inclusive or exclusive of ethnic and religious diversity? . Paper presented at the Graduate Research-Sharing Excellence in Research Conference 2012, University of Tasmania, Australia.

Zaka, S., & Muhammad, Y. (2018). Research students’ perceptions of teachers’ effectiveness in a public university: A qualitative case study. Paper presented at the 6 International Conference on Research in Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

“Usage of religious symbols by Bano Qudsia and Jamila Hashmi”. Paper presented at ‘1st International conference on Contemporary issues in Muslim societies and cultures’. Organized by Department of Sociology, University of Management and Technology. Dates: 6-7 April 2017.

“Sources and patterns of traditional symbols in Pakistani Women Fiction writers” Paper presented at one day research seminar ‘Postmodernism and Gender Discourses’. Organized by: Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad. Date: 9th March 2015

“The notion of Anguish in Existentialism” Paper presented at the ‘National Conference on Islam and Modernity’. Organized by: University of Management and Technology, Lahore. 2009

‘The Impact of Western Movement of Feminism on Modern Urdu Poetesses, 1857- 2000" Paper presented at the ‘International Conference of Social Sciences’. Organized by International Islamic University Islamabad. 28th- 29th April, 2007.

1. Chair of the session “Gender and Education” in ‘2nd International Conference on Gender: Perspectives, Realities and Challenges’. Organized by Department of Gender and Development Studies, LCWU. 3rd to 5th December 2018.

2. Panelist in “Panel Discussion: Emerging perspectives in Gender Issues” in ‘2nd International Conference on Gender: Perspectives, Realities and Challenges’. Organized by Department of Gender and Development Studies, LCWU. 3rd to 5th December 2018.

“Farhang-e-Sinfi Mutaleyat” A companion of Gender Studies in Urdu. Published by Urdu Science Board, Lahore. April 2018.

“Sadyon Jaise Pal” Poetry in Urdu published by The Writers’, 2014.

"Feminism in Modern Urdu Poetesses" Research work published by West Pakistan Urdu Academy, 2005.

“Sar-e-Dasht-e-GumaaN” Poetry in Urdu published by Al-Hamd Publications, 2004. 2nd Edition published by Multimedia Affairs, Lahore in 2011. (PEN Pakistan Best 1st Book Award 2004-2005).

Translation of Mansha Yad’s Urdu novel ‘Raahein’ into English. Under publication by Pakistan Academy of Letters.

Dr . Amna Yousaf, Assistant Professor, Education

Research Publications

Evaluating Information Skill in Secondary School Students as a Contributor in Competency Based Education, Published in Bulletin of Education and Research, April 2018

Teaching to support learning: faculty development through blended learning approach at university of Karachi, presented (Oral) in “International Conference on Innovation & Emerging Trends in Education & Social Sciences, 2018

Social justice for equitable educational change: A constitutional perspective in Pakistan’s compulsory schooling, Presented (Oral) in International Conference on Innovations in Teaching and Learning virtual University 2018

Teaching creatively and teaching for creativity: From Teacher Educator to a facilitator of innovation, Presented (Oral) in National Conference on Education Policy & Development 2019

“Cultural Narratives Used for Denial of Women’s Inheritance: Lived Experiences from South Punjab” in International Conference on ‘Gender, Religion and Culture in Psychology’ at GCU (17th - 19th December, 2018)

“Women’s Shelter Homes in Punjab : A Case Study of Darulaman NawaKot, Lahore” The article will be presented at International Conference on Gender, Human Rights & Islam on dated 28-29th November, 2017 at , Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan.

“Islamic Law of Inheritance: Awareness Among Women of the Punjab” This article was presented at Research Colloquium from 23rd to 27th October,2017 organized by LCWU, Lahore.

“Misinformed Citizenship: Social Denial of Women’s Inheritance Rights in Pakistan” This research paper was presented at 1st National Conference on Gender Studies 2017 “Gender Studies: Perceptions, Practices, and Possibilities” 9th and 10th August, 2017 organized by AIOU, Islamabad.

“Women’s Right of Inheritance: Manufactured Consent of Women in South Punjab” This research paper was presented at the InternationalConference on Gender, Work, and Society: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects for Women's Economic Empowerment on 22nd-23rd April, 2017 organized by Lahore University of Management Sciences(LUMS)

“Women's Right of Inheritance in Islam: Grass root level Practices in Punjab” This research paper was presented at 1st International Conference on Contemporary Issues of Muslim Societies and Cultures on 6th April, 2017 organized byDepartment of Sociology, UMT Lahore.

“Success and Challenges in Development of Sociology Discipline: A Case Study of University of the Punjab, Lahore”This research paper was presented at 1st National Conference on Teaching Sociology in the Muslim World: Challenges and Remedies on 22nd March, 2017 organized by theUniversity of Gujrat.

“Women’s Right of Inheritance: Choices and challenges in the Punjab” This research paper was presented on 1st National Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Social Sciences (ETCSS-2016). Organized at BZU, Multan.

“Global Citizenship Education: Values to be taught in the Light of the Rising Identity Crisis”This research paper was presented at 5th International Human Rights Conference organized by American University’s Washington College of Law. It has also been accepted for publication.

Mr. Sajid Iqbal Sheikh, Lecturer, Islamic thought and Civilization

Supervised MS Theses

Sociological threats to women in Pakistan

Islamic family System: Common injunctions in Mazahab e Arbaa

Lamaat ul Tanqeeh: translation, Interpretation and Takhreej

Govenance system of Islam: A study based on themes of Quranic Surah Yousaf

Rise and Fall of historical nations as perceived in Quran: A lesson for present

Basic Principals of Islamic Civilization: Implications in Modern World

Mulana Sadiq Sialkoti: Unique style of writing Seerah books

Islamic Economic System: Implications for Pakistani Society

Development of Islamic Civilization: Role of Mulana Maudooodi, Khurram Murad and Naeem Siddiqi

Sajid Iqbal Sheikh, Multi-cultural Pakistani Society and role of Islamic Socio-Political ideology: A Historical concern for future discourses, International Conference on Education and Social Science ICESS (2016) University of Lahore

Sajid Iqbal Sheikh “Future of Islamic Civilization: Emerging Issues and New Horizons: A Case Study of Malaysian Islamic Movements" Studia Islamica international conference held at NIU Sharif Hadayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta, Indonesia. (2014). Main theme of the Conference was "Southeast Asian Islam: Legacy and New Interpretation."

Malik, S., Faran, M., & Malik, F. Parental Rejection Sensitivity and Psychological Maladjustment among Married Men and Women: Moderating role of Perceived Social Support. International Conference of Applied Psychology: Practices & Interventions, Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab 6-8 February, 2019

Imran, M., Faran, M., & Farah, M. Music Preferences and Serenity in Adults: Intervening role of Music Absorption. 2nd international Conference on Preventative Strategies in Clinical Psychology: Preemption and Proaction. Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of the Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan, 13– 14 March, 2019.

Advanced Statistical Analysis using SPSS and PROCESS (March 2019), Government College University, Faisalabad.

Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS and SmartPLS (April 2019), Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab

Mr. Sohaib Ali, Lecturer,PSC

Publications

In April 2019, I presented my paper ‘Paigham-i-Pakistan – An Ideological Convergence of State and Madrassa Narratives to Counter Militant Islamism’ at the Thirteenth Humanities and Social Sciences Conference on ‘Critical Interventions: Mapping Emerging Scholarship on South Asia’, organized by the Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan

In May 2018, I presented my paper ‘Strategizing the Counter-Radicalisation Agenda in Britain and Pakistan’ at the ‘International Conference on Threats to Security in the 21st Century’, organized by the University of Lahore, Pakistan in association with HEC, Pakistan

In April 2017, I presented my paper ‘Beyond the Intra-Civilizational Impasse: Prospects of Pacifying Sunni-Shi’ite Relations in Contemporary Pakistan’ at the 1stInternational Conference on ‘Contemporary Issues in Muslim Societies and Cultures’, organized by the Department of Sociology, UMT with funding from HEC, Pakistan and Fulbright, USA.

Ms. Sara Kanwal Najam, Lecturer, Psychology

Publications: Probing Around the Concept of Evil Genius (in review process; after the Conference in Turkey)

Oral Presentations

Paper titled: “Probing Around the concept of "Evil genius" in the “22nd International conference on Disciplinary & Interdisciplinary Research in management, Business, Social Sciences & Humanities” held from 5-Jan-2019 to 5-6.01.2019 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Paper titled: Predictors of Dark Triad among Creative Thinkers in the 1st International Conference on Clinical Psychology and the Developing World: Issues, Challenges and Solutions held from 9-10 March, 2017 in Lahore, Pakistan.

Paper titled: Personality Traits as a Predictor of Well-being among Call-Center Employees in the 2nd International Conference: Preventative Strategies in Clinical Psychology: Preemption and Proaction held from 13th to 14th March, 2019 in Lahore, Pakistan.

Paper titled: What was Wrong with My Mother?”: Prediction and Prevention of Maternal Corporal Punishment according to Victims in the 2nd International Conference: Preventative Strategies in Clinical Psychology: Preemption and Proaction held from 13th to 14th March, 2019 in Lahore, Pakistan.

Paper titled: A Gender Based Study on the Prevalence of Sexist Beliefs in the Second National Conference of Psychology (GNCP, 2019), on 14th February, 2019 in Lahore Garrison University.

Paper titled: An Experimental Study on Curiosity; the Wonderland of Exploration and Expansion of Knowledge in the Second National Conference of Psychology (GNCP, 2019), on 14th February, 2019 in Lahore Garrison University.

Paper titled: Narcissism, Self-Esteem and Aggression among Adolescents in the Second National Conference of Psychology (GNCP, 2019), on 14th February, 2019 in Lahore Garrison University.

Paper titled: Perceived Social Support, Personality, Resilience and Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Orphaned Children in the Second National Conference of Psychology (GNCP, 2019), on 14th February, 2019 in Lahore Garrison University.

Poster Presentations

Poster titled: Perception of Army Public School Male Survivors About the Stress and Coping Strategies in their Life in the 7th International Conference on Positive Psychology: Developing a Flourishing Community (ICPP 2018) held from 29-30th November, 2018

Qamar, A. H. & Tahira, A. (Novermber 2018). Perceptions of Mothers about the Disability and Competence of their Deaf Daughters. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Research in Education (ICORE 2018), Institute of Education and Research , University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan.

Qamar, A. H. & Faizan, F. (December 2017). Childlessness, a Disease of Social Relations: Perceptions of Childless Punjabi Women. Paper presented at the International Conference on Health and Wellbeing, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Qamar, A. H. & Zahra, A. (March 2015). Universality of the perception of punishment for heinous crimes. Paper presented at the International Conference on Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Javed, T. & Qamar, A. H. (March 2015). The perceptions of fear and excitement among new undergraduate female students. Paper presented at the International Conference on Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Ijaz, A. & Qamar, A. H. (2016). Perception of Female Commercial Pilots about the Challenges, Motivation, and Support in their Professional Life. MSc Thesis. Department of Psychology, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan

Ahmed, R. & Qamar, A. H. (2015). The Challenges of the Caregivers in Taking Care of the Psychologically Disturbed Family Members. BS Thesis. Department of Psychology, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan

Ain, Q. & Qamar, A.H. (2015). Perceptions about the Evil Eye Belief Practices among Saraiki Mothers in a Punjabi Village in Pakistan. BS Thesis. Department of Psychology, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan

Paper Presentation in National and International Conferences 2018-2019

Komal, A., & Zahra, R. Illness Perception and Quality of Life in Patients with Hemodialysis. 2nd international Conference on Preventative Strategies in Clinical Psychology: Preemption and Proaction. Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of the Management and Technology, Lahore Pakistan, 13-14 March, 2019.

Power Dynamics in Wole Soyinka’s ‘The Trials of Brother Jero’” InternationalJournal of Linguistics, Literature and translation, Volume 2, March 2019:200-207

Conference paper: 'The subaltern voice in Arundhati Roy's " The God of Small Things"' presented in the International Conference of the Department of English Language and Literature, UMT. April 6-7 ,2019.

Ms.Shafaq Rubab,Lecturer,Special Needs Education

Paper presentation in International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Education & Social Sciences (ICIETESS-18).

Paper presentation in "9th Parental perceptions about Further Education for their Children with Hearing Impairment(PGSC 2018).

Mr.Inam Ul Haq,Lecturer,Sociology

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Success and challenges in development of sociology discipline: A case study of University of the Punjab, Lahore. Paper presented at 1st National Conference on Teaching Sociology in the Muslim World: Challenges and Remedies 2017, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan. (Co-author)

Socio-Cultural Integration and Academic understanding of Balochi Students. Presented in 1st National Conference on Teaching Sociology in the Muslim World: Challenges and Remedies 2017 at University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan. (Co-author)

Hegemonic Masculinity and Ideological Context of War: A Socio- Religious Analysis of Afghan War Poetry. Presented in 1st National Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Social Sciences (ETCSS-2016) organized by Department of Sociology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan.

Portrayal of Gender Roles and Stereotypes in Women Magazine Advertisements. Presented in 1st National Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Social Sciences (ETCSS-2016) organized by Department of Sociology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. (Co-author)

Gendered Social Capital Guiding Women Career Planning. Presented in 1st National Conference on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Social Sciences (ETCSS-2016) organized by Department of Sociology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. (Co-author)

‘Masculinity and War in Poetry of Afghan Taliban’. Paper presentation at the National Conference on Language, Literature and Culture, Imperial College of Business Studies, Bahria Town, Lahore, Pakistan, April 15, 2015.

Mythic Interpretations using Sociological perspectives in Girish Karnad’s Naga Mandala. European Academic research. Volume 1, Issue 8. November 2013 (Study conducted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree in M.A English Literature)

Ms.Ayesha Shahzad,Lecturer,Education

PUBLICATION IN JOURNAL

“Comparative Analysis of the vision of Quality Education of different Political Parties inPakistan” Paper published in 2017 in FWU Journal of Social Sciences, Summer 2017, Vol.11, No.1,202-218

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION

Principal author for a paper presented with Shahzad Ahmad in the 3rd International Higher Education Studies Conference, to be held at Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey, on October 11-13, 2018"

“Effectiveness of University Teachers with Visual Impairment: A Case Study”

Principal author for a paper presented with Romesa Rashid in International Conference on Innovation and Emerging Trends in Education & Social Sciences (ICIETESS-18) hosted by Iqra University Karachi 8-9 January, 2018

Principal author for a paper presented with Shahid Rafiq and Samiullah in second International Conference on Inclusive Education 2017 Accommodating Diversity: Creating Enabling Educational Environment hosted by University of Management and Technology, Lahore24-25October 2017:

“An investigation into emotional intelligence and social adjustment of visually impaired students at higher education”

Principal author for paper presented in 4th International Conference on Research in Education“Combating Contemporary Challenges through Education” Hosted by

Institute of Education & Research The University of Punjab Lahore. Pakistan23-25

November, 2016:

“Perceptions of Sighted Students about the Effectiveness of Visually-Impaired University Teachers”

Principal author for paper presented in The First International Conference on Education,

“Building knowledge competencies for sustainable development in Asia: achieving the goals of life-long learning”hosted byInstitute of Education, Lahore College for Women University 2nd - 4th November 2016:

“The way a Teacher Communicates Makes a Dent on Student Engagement”

Co-authored a Paper and presented with Dr Seema Arif and Javed Iqbal in 4th International Conference on Research in Education “Combating Contemporary Challenges through Education” Hosted by

Institute of Education & Research The University of Punjab Lahore. Pakistan 23-25

November, 2016:

“Comparing the Affect of Academic and Non-Academic Processes on Student Engagement at Private Universities in Pakistan

Co-authored a Paper and presented with Dr Seema Arif and Mazher Hayat in FirstInternational Conference On Education And Social Sciences From The Perspective Of Developing Countries At Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, Pakistan February 16-18, 2016

“Comparative Analysis of the vision of Quality Education of different Political Parties in Pakistan”

Co-authored a Paper and presented with Javed Iqbal in First International Conference on Inclusive Education

2015Universalizing Education School Agenda through Inclusive Approaches: Transition from Rhetoric to Reality hosted by University of Management and Technology, Lahore03-04 November 2015:

“Evaluating Total Quality Management implementation at Inclusive Education in Pakistan”

Sheikh, A. S., Ilyas, U., Liaqat, H., & Dawood, S. (March, 2019). Neuroticism, phubbing and fear of missing out in university students of Pakistan. Recent Trends and Interventions in Clinical Psychology (pp. 25). Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Conferences Attended

International Conference on Gender, Religion, and Culture in Psychology: Issues, Challenges, and Prospects organized by GCU Lahore in December, 2018.

International Conference on Interactions and Interchanges: Literature, Culture and Globalization organized by Kinnaird College for Women in December, 2018.

International Conference on Preventive Strategies in Clinical Psychology: Preemption and Proaction organized by Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.

International Conference on Recent Trends and Interventions in Clinical Psychology. Organized Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Workshops and Trainings Attended

Completed Level 1 and Level 2 training of “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” by Dr. Neelofer Rehman, Melbourne held at Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab from 24th December, 2018 to 28th December, 2018.

Attended a one-day workshop on “Drug Addiction” by Dr. Joseph, U.K. held at Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab on 19th November, 2018.

Completed Level 1 and Level 2 training of ‘Focusing’ by Dr. Patricia Omidian, USA held at Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab from 31st October, 2018 to 2nd November, 2018

Ms.Shermeen Bano,Lecturer,Department of Sociology

Type

Title

Date

venue

1.

Journal Publication

“Poly-symbolic Religiosity and the Dilemmas of American Sufism; an Ethnographic

Study of Zikr at a Sufi Shrine in Manhattan”

Forthcoming Upcoming Volume 9, Issue I, Spring 2019).

Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization

2.

Conference Oral Presentation

Negotiating Inclusion; Khwaja Siras And The Prospects Of Interactional Citizenship In Pakistan

Accepted a paper for oral presentation as co-author entitled as “Impact of Turkish Dramas on Tourism Choices of People of Pakistan” for International conference in Turkey May 2019

Presented a paper entitled as “Role of Technological media networks regarding digital literacy in bridging the generation gap between teachers and learners” in international conference at UMT February 2019

Participated in a workshop on “ITP” organized by Institute of Clinical Psychology as pre-conference workshops scheduled for International conference in February 2019

Participated in a workshop organized by CTL UMT Lahore on “ Blooms Taxonomy” March 2019

Participated in an interactive session on QS ranking methodology and placement of UMT. January 2019

Presented a paper on “Work place challenges and the employees with hearing impairment” in international conference on inclusive education. March, 2018. Organized by Department of special Education University of the Punjab

Presented a paper on “Community with disabilities: exclusion practices by media programs” in international conference on inclusive education. March, 2018. Organized by Department of special Education University of the Punjab

Presented a paper on “Educational Inequalities: An analysis of policy/law, government initiatives & challenges “ in 1st International conference on Clinical Psychology and the Developing World; Issues, challenges and Solutions March 9-10, 2017 organized by Institute of Clinical Psychology University of Management and Technology Lahore

Presented a paper as co-auther on ”Role of internet in distance education in Pakistan” in an International conference on distant Education at International Islamic University Islamabad 2016

Presented a paper on “Educational inequalities: A struggle at provincial level for special education” in first national conference at Bahaud Din Zakaria University Multan in 2016

Presented a paper on “Inclusive education in Punjab; Challenges and way forward” in International conference on Education and Research 2016 organized by Institute of education and research University of the Punjab Lahore

Presented a paper entitled “Quality educational services to the children with autism in Lahore” in International conference on Inclusive education 2015 at UMT

Attended a three days certified workshop on “ABA style of instruction for children with ASD” by Mr. Mansur Choudhry, Director Autism Program Oklahoma USA December 2013.

Presented a paper on international white cane day entitled “Use of Assistive Technology for students with developmental delay” at UMT Lahore October 2012.

Presented a research paper on “Inclusive practices of private sector in lahore” in a seminar “Indigenous model of Inclusive education”2012.

Presented a research paper entitled “Role of media for social exclusion of persons with special needs”in ICoBM 2013 at UMT.

Conducted a four (4) days workshop on planning and execution of IEP for prospective teachers at MA level 2012.

Attended a special lecture on “The Cure, Prevention and Management of Cochlea Implant” by Ms. Julia Koasner, Audiologist from England in the Department of Special Education on May 23, 2001.

Attended a special lecture on “Curriculum for Special Children” by Mr. Jeorge Thompson, Special Educationist from Oslo, in the Department of Special Education on July 14, 2001.

Conducted a workshop programmed as “Master Trainers” arranged by “Pakistan Organization of Christian Rehabilitation Center” in July 2001.

Participated in a workshop on “Child Abuse”in the department of Applied Psychology in 2004.

Participated in a Regional Seminar on “Inclusive Education” with the theme “Improving Schools for Social Inclusion” on May 2005.

Presented a concept paper on “Inclusion & Teacher Training” in an International conference organized by ICEVI in 2006 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Participated in a National Seminar on “Literacy a new Imperative” in 2007.

Participated a seminar on “Autism Spectrum Disorders” organized by Department of Special Education, University of the Punjab in 2006.

Delivered a lecture on “Learning Disabilities: With the problem of Mathematics and Calculations and Problems of Social/Emotional Behavior of Children with Learning Disabilities in the Directorate of Special Education.” In 2004

Presented paper on “Information Needs of Children with Mental Retardation” in 2003 at National Symposium organized by National Institute for Handicapped Children, Islamabad.

Participated a seminar on “Early Identification, Intervention and Treatment of Disabled” in the Department of Special Education. 2002

Participated a seminar on “Screening the unscreened” in the Department of Special Education. 2002

Participated a seminar on “Congenital Anomalies” in the Department of Special Education.

Participated a National Symposium at “Children’s Hospital” on “Development Disabilities.” 2001

Participated in a training course on “Mental Retardation & Behavior Management” in 1998.

Organized/Coduction of Workshops

Conducted a four (4) days workshop on planning and execution of IEP for prospective teachers at MA level. University of management and technology. Lahore. 2012.

Conducted a seven days workshop in Murree as “Master Trainers” arranged by “Pakistan Organization of Christian Rehabilitation Center” in July 2001.